Monument Pro Acryl Black is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 81 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The digital color reference is a muted, dark grey leaning neutral. Digital color suggestions within Citadel are Typhus Corrosion for a darker step and Astrogranite for a lighter step. Limited catalog matches do not establish that the original paint has no physical equivalent.
Mordant Earth equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Citadel Mordant Earth have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Black, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Dark Sea Green, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.9); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
From Tamiya: Tamiya XF-24 Dark Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.1); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Death Reaper, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.5); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
In the digital values, Monument Pro Acryl Black is slightly darker. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Humbrol
Revell
Scale75
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 0 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Mordant Earth?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Black at 81% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Mordant Earth?
The approximate digital swatch for Mordant Earth is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #4B4849). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Mordant Earth with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Astrogranite for a lighter step and Typhus Corrosion for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.